Must-see restaurants in Atlantic Coast

  • Poulpette

    Atlantic Coast

    Well away from the tourist crowd, across the river, Poulpette is a deliciously urban neobistro with a faintly industrial decor showcasing local…

  • Le Davoli

    Bordeaux

    When the urge for more refined dining strikes, reserve a table at this gourmet address in Saint-Pierre with talented chef David Grangier in the kitchen…

  • Les Halles de Bacalan

    Bordeaux

    At home in a waterfront hangar opposite La Cité du Vin, this gleaming state-of-the-art market hall is a fantastic spot to grab a quick gourmet bite. Some…

  • La Ribaudière

    Atlantic Coast

    This gastronomic haven is set among orchards overlooking the River Charente, in the tiny village of Bourg-Charente (midway between Cognac and Jarnac)…

  • Bocca a bocca

    Bordeaux

    Locals can't get enough of this candlelit trattoria with summer terrace on Chartron's main street. Meal-sized salads bursting with grilled aubergines,…

  • Restaurant Le 7

    Bordeaux

    To dine with a bird's-eye view of the industrial port, river and city beyond, head up to this dazzling mirage of glass, steel and gold on the 7th floor of…

  • Contrast

    Bordeaux

    'In Brunch We Trust' is the strapline of this brilliant address serving indulgent breakfast and brunch all day. Be it homemade granola, pancakes, lavish…

  • Le Cheverus Café

    Bordeaux

    There's never a dull moment at this buzzing neighbourhood bistro with quintessential retro interior and obligatory line-up of grass-green metal chairs…

  • Crêperie de Brocéliande

    Nantes

    There is no denying the city's Breton roots with crêpes and galettes de blé noir (savoury crêpes made with organic buckwheat flour) like this. Both come…

  • La Copa Rota

    Bordeaux

    This tiny but colourful taquería heaves with students feasting on its excellent-value, seriously authentic tacos, quesadillas and other Mexican dishes…

  • La Serrurerie

    Poitiers

    Lap up local life at this fabulous industrial-styled lounge restaurant with zinc bar, scrubbed ginger-brick walls and a vintage curiosities collection…

  • Comptoir des Arts

    St-Émilion

    Nathalie only cooks up a couple of different tarts, samosas and other savoury dishes each day, but her homemade cooking oozes soul and seasonal products…

  • Familia

    Bordeaux

    Named after the cinema that animated the 'hood in the 1920s, Familia is a large, light-flooded eatery across the street from Bordeaux's La Cité du Vin…

  • La Cagette

    Bordeaux

    This ‘cantine fraîche’ – named after the simple wooden crates veg usually come in – lives up to its promise. Midweek dishes and weekend brunch are packed…

  • La Boîte à Huîtres

    Bordeaux

    The Oyster Box is the best place in Bordeaux to munch on fresh Arcachon oysters. Traditionally they're served with sausage but you can have them in a…

  • Raviolon

    Bordeaux

    The stark, chocolate-brown façade of Raviolon might be plain, but the modern French cuisine of young chef Cassard Stanislas is certainly not. His…

  • Le Cul de Paille

    Poitiers

    Good old-fashioned home cooking is what this third-generation auberge (inn) is all about: think bœuf bourguignon, poule au pot (chicken hot pot) and other…

  • L’Héritage de Robert

    Bordeaux

    This contemporary fromagerie (cheese shop) sends out its dégustation (tasting platters) to be enjoyed in situ with a glass of wine. Four generations of…

  • Brico Café

    Bordeaux

    The smell of freshly baked bread is irresistible at this hole-in-the-wall bakery, run by Hungarian baker Andras Csuha near the Grosse Cloche belfry. His…

  • L’Atelier d’Alain

    Nantes

    Nantais chef Alain Ruffault practically grew up in his parent's boucherie (butcher's shop), today a smart gastronomic bistro with soft-hued colour palette…

  • Kuzina

    Bordeaux

    Crete's Mediterranean kitchen is the inspiration for this casual eatery with bar-stool and shared-table seating. Select several mezzés (starters) such as…

  • Numéro 23

    Nantes

    Crisp white walls frame this minimalist bistrot à vin, very much a drinking-dining hybrid with its extensive selection of wines by the glass (€3.50–10)…

  • Au Couvent

    Bordeaux

    Exposed stone walls, vintage fireplace and windowsills dotted with flower pots add instant charm to this backstreet address run by the talented Marine…

  • Mademoiselle B

    Nantes

    This backstreet favourite, with potted plants on its window sills and the day's menu chalked on a blackboard outside, enchants. Pick from two different…

  • Prao Café

    La Rochelle

    Across the street from the old-fashioned carousel that spins on the water edge is this hipster cafe. Seating is a mix of sage-green Fermob (pavement…

  • Le Comptoir Saoufé

    La Rochelle

    This shabby-chic oyster bar has been around for ions but remains the stand-out address to dine with locals on eatery-busy rue du Port. Two themed menus…

  • Le Boute en Train

    La Rochelle

    Quality French fare – including excellent fish – is the point fort of this always-packed bistro, walls plastered in an endearing decorative mix of…

  • Le Chapon Fin

    Bordeaux

    A meal at Bordeaux's most historic dining address, open since 1825, is worth it, if only to gawp in astonishment in the extravagant rococo interior: think…

  • Café du Théâtre

    Bordeaux

    What with the vintage three-wheeler parked on the peaceful square in front and the shaded terrace, the swish cafe-restaurant of the neighbouring theatre…

  • Marché Central

    La Rochelle

    Every morning La Rochelle's 19th-century covered market bustles with stallholders selling fresh fruit and vegetables, fish splayed on beds of ice, meat…

  • Kitchen Garden

    Bordeaux

    A fresh, seasonal cuisine bursting with veggies is what the Kitchen Garden predictably cooks up. Water jugs come stuffed with mint and lemon, and there's…

  • Le Soleil Brille pour Tout Le Monde

    La Rochelle

    There's a distinctly bohemian air to The Sun Shines for Everyone, an organic restaurant cooking up savoury tarts packed with seasonal produce from the…

  • Jasmine Citronelle

    Poitiers

    Parisian Mariage Frères teas served in bone china teapots, old-fashioned hot chocolate and flavoured milks are perfect companions to the delicious English…

  • Café Bécot

    Nantes

    In keeping with the trend for gourmet coffee shops, Café Bécot serves Brûlerie Belleville coffee roasted in Paris, farmhouse cakes and bistro lunches in a…

  • Charli & Tom

    Bordeaux

    Made-to-measure salads are the speciality of this inspired eatery across the street from the Temple de Chartrons. Pick from dozens of different green…

  • ZAC

    Bordeaux

    Hobnob with students over a 'Chicken Révolution' bagel, spiced beef samosas or Mexican salad with red beans and fried chorizo at this cafe-bar in the…

  • The Breakfast Club

    Bordeaux

    Be it beans on toast, a boiled egg with soldiers, crumpets dripping in melted butter or a classic fry-up (poetically listed as 'Morning Glory' on the menu…

  • Nama

    Bordeaux

    A refreshingly creative, Franco-Japanese cuisine is cooked up by the duo of chefs at this street-smart restaurant with age-old exposed stone walls and…

  • La Fleur de Sel

    La Rochelle

    A favourite Sunday-lunch address with discerning locals, Delphine and Bruno's whitewashed bistro on two floors has a signature mini wooden trough of rock…

  • Café Kokomo

    Bordeaux

    Lap up a faux Californian vibe – or midday sunshine on the pavement table – at this hipster hangout with retro, plump-coloured banquette seating, swift…

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